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Teaching the iGeneration: 5 Easy Ways to Introduce Essential Skills With Web 2.0 Tools

“William M. Ferriter and Adam Garry have delivered the ultimate guide to change the 20th century classrooms into 21st century classrooms. Everything in this book allows teachers to learn a variety of skills including higher-order thinking, personal abilities, and technology literacy—essentials for preparing students for a knowledge-based economy.”

—Howie DiBlasi, technology and educational consultant, Digital Journey, Texas

“Bill and Adam have set the stage for any teacher to challenge themselves to address the iGeneration. They focus on pedagogy and deal first with 'the why' but don't forget to show 'the how.' ... Many teachers will find the reproducibles a godsend in helping them make these concepts come to life in their classrooms.”

—Dean Shareski, digital learning consultant, Prairie South School Division,
Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada

“Teaching the iGeneration is a fieldbook every teacher needs. The authors take complicated topics, break them down, and then give us the tools and reproducible resources we need to bring these ideas to our students. This is a must read for all professional educators ready to engage students in authentic learning.”

—Meg Ormiston, author and professional development specialist,
Tech Teachers, Illinois


	The Connected Educator: Learning and Leading in a Digital Age “Sheryl and Lani are great examples of action researchers. As you read this book, keep in mind their commitment and passion as doers. They speak from experience and are experts at scaffolding learning. As you consider new ways of supporting teachers or becoming a connected educator, this will be your go-to resource.” —Dean Shareski, learning consultant, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada
	Mobile Learning Devices “No single book has me more excited than Mobile Learning Devices by Kipp Rogers. This infinitely practical work tackles a topic that most educators avoid. It is my hope that with Kipp's guidance, teachers and principals will begin to rethink long-held policies that have kept legitimate tools for learning out of the hands of today's students.” —William Ferriter, sixth-grade teacher and author “Mobile Learning Devices is well-written, easy to ready, and contains a perfect combination of theory, research, and practice. If you are an educator moving into the world of MLDs, this book provides the information you'll need. And if you are already there, it will help you to improve and enhance your program” —Tammy Worcester, instructional technology specialist, Educational Services and Staff Development Association of Central Kansas
	Personal Learning Networks: Using the Power of Connections to Transform Education “Will Richardson and Rob Mancabelli have created an essential book for educators, students, and anyone concerned about the future of education. Personal Learning Networks provides the perspectives and the processes we need in order to become educated, empowered, and ready for the global economy. ” —Jason Ohler, professor emeritus of educational technology, University of Alaska “Personal Learning Networks presents an innovative, comprehensive strategy for reinventing education to meet the needs of 21st century students and society. . . . Will Richardson and Rob Mancabelli have provided us with a step-by-step guide to create globally connected classrooms, implement powerful project-based curriculum, and introduce our students to tools and technologies with transformative potential.” —Angela Maiers, president of Maiers Educational Services, angelamaiers.com
	Communicating & Connecting With Social Media “In an era when nearly every other organizational type is stampeding ahead to exploit the opportunity and honor the responsibility to use social media to communicate and connect, most K12 schools are nervously dawdling at the starting line. This new book is a very valuable resource, perhaps the best, for school leaders, both new to and experienced in social media tools and techniques.” —Jonathan E. Martin, head of school, St. Gregory College Preparatory School, Arizona “This book is a treasure chest of resources for those looking to begin or enhance the use of social media tools in their school communities for communication and learning. Each chapter provides concrete examples of the benefits social media has had for educators and stakeholders, along with reproducibles that provide a clear pathway for those trying to incorporate critical 21st century tools. Social media has changed our world. Isn't it about time we harnessed its amazing power to change our schools?” —Patrick Larkin, principal, Burlington High School, Massachusetts
	Creating a Digital-Rich Classroom: Teaching & Learning in a Web 2.0 World “Are you looking for a way to make the most of the new teaching strategies and tools used in today's techno-driven world? Then Creating a Digital-Rich Classroom is for you. It is a great book to use as a guide while you're designing teaching and learning activities for the new school year.” —Sheryl Nussbaum-Beach, teacher and cofounder of Powerful Learning Practice, plpnetwork.com “After reading this compelling book, educators will feel comfortable embracing the newest online tools and leading the charge for the transformative use of technology to support teaching and learning. In Creating a Digital-Rich Classroom, Meg Ormiston provides the new 3 Rs—research, rationale, and relevance—to help teachers understand the creative ways these online tools can easily be embedded into the curriculum in a meaningful way.” —Kathy Schrock, director of technology, Nauset Public Schools, Massachusetts
	Teaching the iGeneration: 5 Easy Ways to Introduce Essential Skills With Web 2.0 Tools “William M. Ferriter and Adam Garry have delivered the ultimate guide to change the 20th century classrooms into 21st century classrooms. Everything in this book allows teachers to learn a variety of skills including higher-order thinking, personal abilities, and technology literacy—essentials for preparing students for a knowledge-based economy.” —Howie DiBlasi, technology and educational consultant, Digital Journey, Texas “Bill and Adam have set the stage for any teacher to challenge themselves to address the iGeneration. They focus on pedagogy and deal first with 'the why' but don't forget to show 'the how.' ... Many teachers will find the reproducibles a godsend in helping them make these concepts come to life in their classrooms.” —Dean Shareski, digital learning consultant, Prairie South School Division, Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada “Teaching the iGeneration is a fieldbook every teacher needs. The authors take complicated topics, break them down, and then give us the tools and reproducible resources we need to bring these ideas to our students. This is a must read for all professional educators ready to engage students in authentic learning.” —Meg Ormiston, author and professional development specialist, Tech Teachers, Illinois